This possession football practice can be used to develop player's ability to break defensive lines with forward passing. Practice will contain 15-16 players, with a 3 v 3 played in each half of the playing area and 4 floating players. 2 floaters play at each end, with 2 in central channel to combine.

Objective is for team to be able to transfer possession from one area to another through floating players.

Duration: 25 minutesSkill: Forward PassingAge Group: 11+

10+ CONES5-10 BALLS16 PLAYERSMEDIUM30 x 45 YARDS

Player Focus

Movement to Create Space - Playing Under Pressure - Angles and Distances - Vision To See Space - Execution Of Pass

Key Technical Coaching Questions:

How can you create space to play forward?

How often should you look away from the ball and why are you searching?

How can floating players combine easier during pass transfer?

How quickly can you create angles off end players?

Possible Progressions:

Progression 1: Central players must combine with 1 touch to play through to other half

Progression 2: First pass is played directly into opposite half, set for central floater to play through

Progression 3: One team could keep possession (e.g. 10 passes) as soon as opposition win they can break (developing counter)